2002 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 830 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (255 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Tiburon | F-450 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 142 L |